The real secret to excel your opponent is consistency.
Its still easy to be determined,hardworking but the problem is how much further can u go or how much consistent will u be.
Even Consistency is the secret to everything in this realm.
A hammer can break a rock not because its stronger than the rock but because we consistently hit it till it breaks.If u try to hit the hammer on the rock just ones and expect it to break the hammer will be destroyed.
Don't be discouraged by your failure but be consistent till u reqch your goal.